2020 KS Senatorial race: on Social Security

Barbara Bollier: Committed to protecting Social Security & Medicare

Pat Roberts: All options for difficult choices for long term viability

The problem that our country will soon face is the inability to pay promised benefits to future workers. The demographic reality that the baby boomers will soon retire, causing significant financial strain on the program, looms over policymakers. At this point in time, all options must be put on the table for debate. Congress must act thoughtfully and responsibly as we weigh the benefits and the risks of each proposal.

Let me be clear that any Social Security reform proposal considered by Congress must not impact current or near term retirees. That said, we must work to ensure the long term solvency of this important program. Ensuring Social Security's long term viability--for our children and their children--will not come without difficult choices.